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How many kilometers / miles should one allow for breaking in the Engine? I recently bought a Red Line and was instructed to keep the rev.s under 4000 while I'm breaking in the engine.
As far as duration, a couple of responses that I've heard:
1. None required (they're run pretty hard during testing at the assembly plant anyway)
2. 1000 km (621 miles)
3. 1500 km (943 miles)
4. 5000 km (3107 miles) & 1st oil change to get rid of any floating metal bits
5. 10000 km (6214 miles) & 1st oil change...
This may be the 1st vehicle in the last 6 that I've owned that I keep past 2 years and as such, I would like it to last. I'm at just over 1000 km now, and it's been hard not to wring it out at every stop light as the car does seem to enjoy being driven hard.
As far as duration, a couple of responses that I've heard:
1. None required (they're run pretty hard during testing at the assembly plant anyway)
2. 1000 km (621 miles)
3. 1500 km (943 miles)
4. 5000 km (3107 miles) & 1st oil change to get rid of any floating metal bits
5. 10000 km (6214 miles) & 1st oil change...
This may be the 1st vehicle in the last 6 that I've owned that I keep past 2 years and as such, I would like it to last. I'm at just over 1000 km now, and it's been hard not to wring it out at every stop light as the car does seem to enjoy being driven hard.